Hi everyone!! I really hope you enjoy the video of the new scape 😊 I normally like to reply to comments when I first post a video, but I've got to go to bed. If you leave a comment I will reply to you when I wake up in the morning 😄 Happy fish keeping! EDIT: Wow, thank you so much to everyone for all of the lovely comments!! It absolutely made my day waking up to read all of the positive feedback. It means SO much to me, and I appreciate it so much when you take the time out of your day to write something. Thank you

@Aquariumikan7

8 ай бұрын

Amazing

@MiGatoNoMeHabla

8 ай бұрын

Hello, if the Thropeus are eating algae from the smooth surface of the rocks, they are the sheep of Tanganyika, that is why I told you that the Bolcanica, being like this, was not the most suitable, but it is fine. If the calvus is Altolamprologus Calvus black (I thought about whether to have that or the mandarin comprissceps, all the Altos are very beautiful), there is also white, shell and the Altolamprologus compressiceps gold heat, chaitika, Mandarin... The Leleupi, over time, you will probably have to remove the others if they form a pair, they are very territorial and aggressive or the same, two pairs form two territories to see how it evolves. Perhaps some shells and some conchicola that were not colonial like Neolamprologus ocellatus, brevis, were placed in a corner opposite the rocks... I found it very funny when you say you don't have patience 🤣, the same thing usually happens, I'm a little more patient hahaha. Thanks for responding and bother with the suggestions. By the way, almost all people say that Tanganyika fish are more interesting or fun in behavior than Malawi fish. I won't give you any more blame and I'll put down problems that you're going to hate me 😅🤣 and thank you for reading me and I'm still keeping an eye on the evolution of the aquarium 🙂

@GenXHeart

8 ай бұрын

Thank you Kaity! I was able to learn so much both from Jason's original river build and now from your make over! The tank turned out lovely! I'm still researching how I want to get back into the hobby and I have to compliment you. You are troubleshooting so much on your own I am so impressed. Also I'm learning quite a bit reading the comments - as well as finding it amusing how one person says the video is too short and another just right. Ha ha! And you handle it with such grace. You're an absolute inspiration!

@Kaityscichlids

8 ай бұрын

@@GenXHeart thank you SO much!! I really appreciate that, that's really nice to hear 😊🙏 And that's also very exciting that you're looking at getting back into the hobby - I hope it goes well for you!! It's a great hobby to be a part of 😁

Wow, this is possibly one of the most beautiful scapes I’ve ever seen. It’s so different yet similar to the Malawi tank, each beautiful in their own way. I started my aquarium journey with a plantless tank, but was struggling with diatoms so much about half a year in that I decided to switch to a planted one. This particular scape has awaken my interest in hardcape tanks again!!

@Kaityscichlids

8 ай бұрын

YAY!! That is so great to hear :D I really do love hardscapes, I think they can be so beautiful with the different types of rock and interesting fish. My Malawi tank had a lot of diatoms for the first few months running, but then eventually the brown was replaced by a green algae. I'm hoping the same will happen for this Tanganyikan tank too

Beautiful tanks! Stunning fish

Absolutely beautiful!

Wow! Incredible

Very nice upgrade. Wow, the hardscape is extremely beautiful, and the thickness of the sand makes the hardscape more natural. The fishes are poping and bringing life to the tank Thank You Very Much for the video

@Kaityscichlids

8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!! I really think these Waterbox tanks compliment a hard scape style well, especially because it gives it a bit more of a saltwater tank look I think too. I'm definitely finding that I'm appreciating the tank a lot more now with the more interactive fish :)

What a lovely tank this turned out in the end! Loving the complete rockscape! 😍❤

@Kaityscichlids

8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much :D I'm so glad you like it!!

I watched again. I really like this tank. And the two tanks compliment each other nicely. VERY well done.

Stunning aquarium! I like the how the colors of the rocks, sand and fish work together. Great job!

Absolutely beautiful setups , love the new Tropheus fish so much .

@Kaityscichlids

8 ай бұрын

Thank you!! I'm loving them too, they're adorable!

You did a awesome scape. Beautiful 👍 😊❗️

I love it! Great job 👏

The tank's beautiful. You did great job, Kaity. Well done!

@Kaityscichlids

8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much :) I appreciate it!

I love your Malawi Cichlids tank...too beautiful! The colours of the peacocks just pop against the holy rock.

@Kaityscichlids

8 ай бұрын

Yes that tank has grown to be gorgeous! It started out quite bland but after about a year the fish really started to fill up the tank and look more colourful

I remember my first 100 gal cichlid tank. I got it set up and was shocjed to see the price of gravel. I bought the cheapest acquarium gravel I could find, ajd barely covered the bottom with it. Later I added white pool filter sand. Now, i havw a 150 gallon cichlid tank that is 6 feet long. I moved that original gravel over, added 100 lbs of pool filter sand, and a big bag of lava rock. The lava rock is an excellent lightweight substrate filler. It also houses the bacteria that break down nitrates. It is easy to crush with a hammer.

looks incredible

@Kaityscichlids

8 ай бұрын

Thank you 😊

Wow 😯 so amazing 🤩 😊

Un opera d'arte!❤

Beautiful! Fantastic job

@Kaityscichlids

8 ай бұрын

Thank you 😊🙏

Absolutely beautiful project,nice tank,fishroom👍😀

Loved watching the process of converting this tank. You did well!!! 👍💯👍

@Kaityscichlids

8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! I'm glad you enjoyed it :)

Very nice. Well done. The tanks look magnificent

That set-up looks awesome. Nice to have that contrast between both tanks. Well done you 👏🏼

@Kaityscichlids

8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much :) I feel like they match a lot better now!

Looking SWEET !!!

@Kaityscichlids

8 ай бұрын

Thank you Tommy :D

Thank you for sharing.

@Kaityscichlids

8 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching! 🙏

Looks incredible !! Sometimes you've just got to change things to make them what you truly love, theres nothing wrong with that. You did an amazing job

@Kaityscichlids

8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much :) I definitely agree!! I think sometimes you've got to try new things to learn more about what you love, and be willing to change when needed

Love it. You're rekindling my interest in Tanganyikan biotop!

@Kaityscichlids

8 ай бұрын

Yay!! That's so great to hear :D

Nice one!

I absolutely love the new scape. You did a wonderful job. I especially love that lava rock. Great work and thank you for sharing your journey with us. I turned out great. ❤❤

@Kaityscichlids

8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much 😁🙏🙏

Awesome Tank, new scape look great, you position the rocks in the right place !!!

@Kaityscichlids

8 ай бұрын

Yay, thank you so much :D I'm really glad you like how it turned out! It was a bit sketchy at first but we got there lol

Beautiful tanks ❤

Looks good. I like it.

@Kaityscichlids

8 ай бұрын

Thank you 😄

Dope tank!

Wow. Just amazing. can't wait for your next tank :)

@Kaityscichlids

8 ай бұрын

Thank you 😁❤️

Another great Scape really did a great job

@Kaityscichlids

8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much 🙏

Scape looks super. Looks totally natural. Don't change a thing. Looking forward to seeing it develop.

@Kaityscichlids

8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much 😁

Looks great!

@Kaityscichlids

8 ай бұрын

Thank you Mike :D

The tank looks amazing. I think the lights are also very well done. 10/10

@Kaityscichlids

8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!! I was so unsure about how the lights would turn out, but I'm really glad the velco saved the day lol

Awesome job Kaity! Love the total look of that tank. The lights make it pop. This is why we keep fish. It can’t be a tough at times when you are setting up a tank but once you get it right it is very satisfying. Enjoy it!

@Kaityscichlids

8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much Brian!! It's definitely a difficult but rewarding part of the hobby 😊 I'm looking forward to sharing this tank a lot more!

Gday Kaity another great job thanks again for all the info it really helps with the mechanics that work together to make a tank not only beautiful but healthy your videos are always give me ideas i may not have had on my own keep it up

Looks great. 🎉

@Kaityscichlids

8 ай бұрын

Thank you

I just love your scape, hope I could build one by myself someday. Thank you for this idea :D

It's my favorite tank now love it

@Kaityscichlids

8 ай бұрын

Yayyyy, that's so great to hear! I'm glad you like it 😁

This was an awesome video! Thanks so much ❤

@Kaityscichlids

8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much Michelle!! I'm glad you enjoyed it :D

Awesome Kaity!! I really enjoyed this vlog!! congrats on your hard work the tank looks so natural!

@Kaityscichlids

8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!! I'm so glad you enjoyed it and like how it turned out :D

It’s beautiful!

@Kaityscichlids

8 ай бұрын

Thank you 🙏

Well done, came out amazing!

@Kaityscichlids

8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!! I'm glad you like it :)

Haha love the setting up process... so much mun. Well done. Love it. Love the lights. ❤

@Kaityscichlids

8 ай бұрын

Thank you 🙏 I'm glad you appreciate the lights too! I think they make a big difference

Keep up the good work. I enjoy your content very much and would love to see more. Thank you, Kaity.

@Kaityscichlids

8 ай бұрын

Yay, thank you so much!! That's so great to hear and so motivating :D

Trying out different styles of tank layouts and different species of inhabitants is part of the hobby. Eventually we all will find our own niche!

@Kaityscichlids

8 ай бұрын

Most definitely!! I think it's good to try new things - then sometimes even if it doesn't work out, it helps you recognise what you do like :)

Wonderful journey, you're the best ❤

@Kaityscichlids

8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!! I really appreciate it :D

Another awesome video Kaity, love the new tank you did an amazing job 😊

@Kaityscichlids

8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!!

Yes please keep making videos. I wait for yours to come out ! :)

@Kaityscichlids

8 ай бұрын

Thank you :D :D

Such a beautiful hardscape build. I liked the riverbed one also however this one is amazing! Great content!

@Kaityscichlids

8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much 😊🙌

Amazing Kaity! You did awesome. The rebuild and video are fantastic and the challenges with rushing certain parts etc.. are so relatable. You rock, and I guess literally rock also lol. The tanks and content are great. Keep up the great work, and I think follow your instincts with all of it. Your channel is a gem.

@Kaityscichlids

8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much Julian!! I really appreciate it 😊🙌 And I love a good rock pun lol

Well done! Its a stunning tank.

@Kaityscichlids

8 ай бұрын

Thank you 😊🙏🙏

The scape looks amazing Kaity and the tank looks great and the variety of tanganyikan fish look amazing

@Kaityscichlids

8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much 🙏 I'm really loving all their different shapes and sizes, they are very cute little fish!

Very pretty.i like it👍

@Kaityscichlids

8 ай бұрын

Thank you 😊

Beautiful

@Kaityscichlids

8 ай бұрын

Thank you

Love the new fish tank setup and really liked this kind of video! Your fish choice is also incredible, i really enjoy Malawis and Tanganjika fish keeping myself and seeing a person on the other side of the planet, loving them as much as me, makes me really happy. 😊 Greetings from Germany.

@Kaityscichlids

8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!! That's so lovely to hear :) And how cool you're watching from all the way in Germany! It's really cool getting to know the Tanganyikan cichlids better because other than the shellies they don't seem get as much attention as the Malawi's, around here anyway

mad aquarium employees bringing in good vibes 👍

@Kaityscichlids

8 ай бұрын

They most certainly are! 😁

Fantastic

@Kaityscichlids

8 ай бұрын

Thank you ❤️

Beautiful scaping 😊

@Kaityscichlids

7 ай бұрын

Thank you 🙏

Great video. I enjoyed seeing the process of creating your tank and think it looks really cool

@Kaityscichlids

8 ай бұрын

Thank you 😊🙏

This is perfect❤

@Kaityscichlids

8 ай бұрын

Thank you!!

Sleep tight and Good Morning Kaity. The hardscape, sand turned out beautifully. Great choice on the lights, They really put a nice shimmer, and also brings out the colors on the well chosen fishy's as well. The tanks side by side complement each other nicely. Thanks for taking me on your journey. I couldn't think of any thing else that would make the tank look better. You have a nice imagination.

@Kaityscichlids

8 ай бұрын

Wow thank you so much!! That is such a lovely comment, I really appreciate it :) I'm glad you like it too and enjoyed watching the setup!!

Awesome kaity

@Kaityscichlids

8 ай бұрын

Thank you

Nice play by play and I enjoy the setup. Definitely love the new lights! 😁😁

@Kaityscichlids

8 ай бұрын

Thank you!! Yes I'm so glad I was able to swap the lights over, I love their shimmer and they're so much more comfortable for sitting next to

You do some really cool videos. Keep going and have lots of fun. Hope to see lots more.

@Kaityscichlids

3 ай бұрын

Thank you so so much 😊🙏

Your videos are so relaxing to watch

@Kaityscichlids

8 ай бұрын

That's great to hear :) Thank you!

Good job. Love that shimmer

@Kaityscichlids

8 ай бұрын

So do I! I never realised the Chihiros lights didn't shimmer, but it makes a huge difference. Especially for a hardscape tank too I think

Beautifull

Wonderful video as always. You have a great talent .

@Kaityscichlids

8 ай бұрын

Thank you

wow great job just watched to the end and you have done a fantastic job with the look of the scape of the tank, love the lava rocks, great choice of fish, well done,

@Kaityscichlids

8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much 😁

Great work and beautiful tank. God bless you. :)

@Kaityscichlids

8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!! :)

Your new Tang tank looks fantastic, really well done 👍. Thanks for documenting it all, I really enjoyed watching the process. Seeing your tank makes me miss my wild caught colony of Tropheus moorii Mpulungu that I kept and bred in the past. One day I’d like to keep them again, they’re such amazing fish. Enjoy your new setup, it’s a ripper, and thanks for taking us along for the ride 👍.

@Kaityscichlids

8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much Jamie!! 😁 I'm really glad you enjoyed it 😊 And Tropheus certainly are beautiful little fish! I'm really loving my ones and am looking forward to seeing them grow

Fantastic, it's inspiring me to look into doing a tank like this myself

@Kaityscichlids

8 ай бұрын

Yayyyy, that's awesome! 😁🙏 I think you most definitely should hehe

Awesome Kaity... like the white sand and mix of black volcano rocks & the one with some crystals. The lighting on the top is amazing. Enjoy the video...

@Kaityscichlids

8 ай бұрын

Thank you!! I'm glad you appreciate the crystals too :D And I'm really glad you enjoyed the video :)

It looks nice!

@Kaityscichlids

8 ай бұрын

Thank you :D

Thank you so much❤ for your post...my dream tank😊

@Kaityscichlids

8 ай бұрын

I'm so glad you enjoyed it! :D

Awesome job!!! I've been wanting to switch up my tank to. You've inspired me to take the leap! Tank looks sooo gooood!!

@Kaityscichlids

8 ай бұрын

That's so awesome to hear 😄😄 I'm glad it inspired you!!

Well done Kaity! Your tank looks beautiful 🐟

@Kaityscichlids

8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!! I'm really glad you like it :D

Beautiful tank compliments the Malawi tank fantastic job

@Kaityscichlids

8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much 😊🙏

Looks amazing! Can tell you’re a lot happier having cichlids in there.

@Kaityscichlids

8 ай бұрын

Thank you! Most definitely, they are so much fun to watch 😊

Katie, I think you did a very good job on your landscape and you're tank and I like your fish too. End all your shows that I've seen so far. Keep up the good work, Katie.

@Kaityscichlids

8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much Johnny!! I appreciate it :)

Great job kaity. Thats a great hardscaped u made it based on natural habitat of your fish choice congrats.

Your River Scape was a favorite of mine. Initially, I was disappointed to hear it would be dismantled. However, seeing what you created with that foundation is impressive. Nice job moving and concealing that heavy boulder. The black , the white, the colors all look amazing together. I agree, setting that last big piece of lava rock apart from the bank beautifully complemented the negative space, Thank you for sharing. 🐠

@Kaityscichlids

8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!! I'm so glad to hear that :) I knew a lot of people would be disappointed about the River Scape being taken down, but it makes me happy to hear lots of people are enjoying the new scape too. Thank you heaps for your support!

Amazing. I am setting up a Tanganyika tank as well. Keep the videos coming.

@Kaityscichlids

8 ай бұрын

Yay for Tanganyikan cichlids!! Thank you heaps for the support :D

I started off with cichlids 15 years ago a😮no moved into planted tanks but lately I really enjoy the minimal hard scape and fish focus tanks. Looks great

@Kaityscichlids

8 ай бұрын

Thank you! I love looking at planted tanks, but I definitely think if they're interesting and colourful fish hard scapes can be super beautiful yet simple too

That's a serious effort but rewarded with a beautiful result - very well done! It looks very natural.

@Kaityscichlids

8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!! I'm really glad you like it 😊

Great video, your new tank looks ace, very natural, I feel compelled to do mine now.

@Kaityscichlids

8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!! I'm glad it gave you some inspiration 😁

Video really good

@Kaityscichlids

8 ай бұрын

Thank you!

Very beautiful 👍👍👍

@Kaityscichlids

8 ай бұрын

Thank you

very awesome video what a beautiful tank and aquaescape great pickup

@Kaityscichlids

8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much :D

@LLV50634

8 ай бұрын

Your welcome anytime my friend

Beautiful . I want my tank to be like this .

@Kaityscichlids

8 ай бұрын

Thank you 🙏 I'm sure you can!

Keep going....brilliant content .

@Kaityscichlids

8 ай бұрын

Thank you

This is so amazing 🎉 I’ve been looking forward to this so much. Great tribute to the river aquarium, it was awesome too and you did so much to promote nature river scapes and can see how grateful you were. Sadly when we don’t have aquarium galleries like Joey we occasionally have to sacrifice some types of aquarium, but it’s important for our enjoyment of the hobby to keep what we love 🥰 You did such an amazing job, overcame many tricky things with the rocks and lights, but you were so resourceful. I’m super proud of the achievement, when you couldn’t move the rock I wish I’d been there to help but in the end you didn’t need it! Amazing, so happy for you 😊 Hope you got some good sleep you deserved it 😂

@Kaityscichlids

8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!! I'm so glad you enjoyed it :D I knew lots of people were waiting for this video, so I really went on the grind to get it out this weekend, and definitely had a great sleep afterwards lol. And yes, VERY true! It was a great experience having the river tank and learning so much about native fish, which I knew nothing about. Plus this current scape wouldn't exist the way it is right now if it wasn't for that! It's cool how life works out that way sometimes :)

Epic tank, l didn't mind the longer video to show everything you went through, keep up the great work 😊

@Kaityscichlids

8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!! That's great to hear :) I really appreciate the support

Tanganyika ❤❤❤

Beautiful scape and you put in lot of hard work in setting it up. Reminded me when I got into the hobby 2 years back. Doing & redoing things and learning along the way. I learned this trick to glue hard scape only few months back😁. Great job 👍🏼.

@Kaityscichlids

8 ай бұрын

Thank you 🙏 Yes it was a lot of hard work, but well worth it in the end! 🤣 And I went so long without realising people glued hardscapes together too lol. It certainly makes things a lot easier